2023/24 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Education
| Programme code: | BA-EDUC | UCAS code: | X300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Michael Inglis | Contact address: | M.Inglis@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
Typically 'A' levels grade ABB or equivalent (not including General Studies)
BTEC grade DDM (distinction, distinction, merit)
CACHE Diploma A
A validated Access Course certificate
Entry through the University of Leeds mature entry scheme, or equivalent
IELTS: 6.5
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Education
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Education
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Education Studies
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Programme specification:
The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2022/2023 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2023 or after, you can find the details of your programme: BA Education (including Industrial and International variants) (For students entering from September 2023 onwards)
The field of Education sits in an ever-changing context. This dynamic programme will prepare you to contribute to and participate in education of the future through studying three connected themes across the programme: educational issues; educational practice and educational research. You will explore the various settings, both formal and informal, in which learning takes place and understand the processes underpinning learning. You will explore the ways in which education is conceptualised and conducted in different social and political contexts and examine how government policies impact on practice. You will understand how schools and classrooms work and will have opportunities to learn about how different core curriculum subjects are learned and taught. In the third year you will have the opportunity to undertake a placement in a school or other establishment where education takes place which will enable you to understand the relationship between theory and practice, and to apply the knowledge that you gained in the modules that you have studied. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own experience as a learner and on your experience in education workplaces.
You will consider how research informs education practice, learn a variety of methods for educational research and will conduct your own small-scale research project. You will have opportunities to study abroad or to spend a year working in an appropriate professional setting and to reflect on those experiences. Throughout the programme you will be taught by experts in the field of education who are experienced educators and will have opportunities to consider and prepare for a range of careers in education in the UK or internationally. You will also have opportunities to progress to further study for a professional or academic qualification in the field of education.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students are required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:
| EDUC1003 | The Practice of Educating | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC1010 | Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC1014 | Becoming a Practitioner of Learning | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC1210 | Diverse Contexts of Learning | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC1213 | Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules.
| EDUC1040 | Second Language Acquisition and Learning | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC1207 | Children's Rights and Social Justice | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC1604 | Building a Career from Education Studies | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
You are required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:
| EDUC2004 | Research Methods | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC2101 | International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC2106 | Educational Policy and Politics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to study and pass at least 40 credits from the following optional modules. You may decide to study up to 60 credits from the following list.
| EDUC2080 | The Practice of English Language Teaching | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC2105 | Students into Education 1 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC2107 | Science Education: Issues and Challenges | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC2108 | Managing Classroom Behaviour | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC2110 | Outdoor and Experiential Learning | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC2401 | Inclusive Education | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LLLC2228 | Using Stories to Develop Learning | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SLSP2932 | Sociology and the Climate Crisis | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Please note that if you choose a discovery module, your optional module becomes compulsory and must be passed.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
| EDUC3810 | Final Year Research Project | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to study and pass at least 60 credits from the following optional module. You may decide to study up to 80 credits from the list below:
| EDUC3015 | Children's Literature in Education | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC3040 | Critical Debates in Childhood and Youth: Research | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC3042 | Supporting Learning in Children with Additional Needs | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC3060 | Mathematics Education | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC3061 | Technology-enhanced language learning | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC3807 | Students Into Education | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC3903 | Children, Families and Cultural Diversity: Philosophical Perspectives | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FOSS3001 | State of Emergency: Social science and the COVID-19 pandemic | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Please note that if you choose a discovery module, your optional modules become compulsory and must be passed.
Last updated: 17/01/2024 11:50:18
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